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November 30, 2021 Proposal Review Committee California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 CalRecycle Contracts Unit, MS-19A Re: Feedstock Conversion Technical Assistance and Material Testing Services, RFP #DRR21047 Dear CalRecycle Proposal Reviewers: On behalf of our project team, we are pleased to submit this proposal to support CalRecycle in the Feedstock Conversion Technical Assistance and Material Testing Services contract (referred to as Feedstock Conversion Services in this proposal, or FCS). This FCS, in combination with the previous two FCS Contracts, CalRecycle’ s Tire Incentive Program (TIP) and the Tire Market Analysis and Support (TMAS) Projects provides the ingredients needed to effectively maximize progress in scrap tire feedstock conversion and use of California tire-derived material (TDM) in the production of manufacturing tire-derived products (TDP) over the coming years. Denise Kennedy, President of DKE Enterprises, Inc. (dba DK Enterprises) and the proposed Project Manager, has assembled a team with unmatched qualifications, resources and established working relationships with California TDM feedstock suppliers, TDP manufacturers, other manufacturers that use raw materials (e.g., virgin rubber, plastic, aggregate), testing facilities, compounders, firms that specialize in required certifications and technical and material testing specialists. These relationships are valuable assets and important components that are needed for FCS success. Ms. Kennedy has provided similar services as a contractor and subcontractor in nine separate CalRecycle contracts since 2006, and if selected, will be responsible as the Project Manager and will directly lead assistance services and other contract activities under FCS. As Project Manager, Denise Kennedy, DK Enterprises, will be the lead person as the Manufacturer Technical Assistance Manager and Material Testing Manager. Denise Kennedy will collaborate with the TIP eligible manufacturers and CalRecycle contractor’s team to secure and facilitate the activities of the CalRecycle FCS approved candidate manufacturers. In addition, the project manager will utilize subcontractors with relevant expertise in project management, material handling, technical analysis, and product and market development. Will Esparza, William Esparza Consulting Services, a California Department of General Services (DGS) Small Business DVBE/SB(Micro) firm will provide administrative, accounting, and project support for Task 1 – Task 5 by hiring subcontractors recommended and approved by the Project Manager. David Stevens, The David Stevens Company, will assist with some research, outreach mailings and marketing efforts in Task 2, Task 3 and Task 5. Our team has received commitments

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